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Click here to read our Solutions 2020 progress report. Seven of the women and men running for president recently sat for briefings with Business Forward. Another four candidates are scheduled. Each briefing starts with remarks from the candidate, but the bulk of time is spent on Q&A. To date, our business leaders…

Business Forward conducted a Solutions 2020 briefing with Congressman Seth Moulton on Friday, June 14, 2019. This is our seventh briefing in the Solutions 2020 series. Congressman Seth Moulton focused on the future of trade, and the importance of higher education and building infrastructure. Business leaders shared their comments, suggestions,…

To the journalists moderating this week’s Democratic debate, I have a recommendation: Make your first question about closing the gender gap. Make your last question about closing the gender gap. And ask a lot of questions in between about closing the gender gap. If you care about the economy, it helps…

Business Forward conducted a Solutions 2020 briefing with Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana on Monday, May 20, 2019. This is our sixth briefing in the Solutions 2020 series. Mayor Buttigieg focused on security, the future of trade and climate change, the importance of income tax, and technology. Business…

Business Forward conducted our briefing with Senator Amy Klobuchar on April 3rd, 2019. This is our fifth briefing in the Solutions 2020 series. Senator Klobuchar outlined details from her new proposal to invest in America’s infrastructure. Business leaders offered their insights and questions for Senator Klobuchar on her infrastructure plan…